This blog is the internet's best source of information about Foley and Foley-Belsaw automatic hand saw filers, saw retoothers, saw setters, and other Foley and Belsaw sharpening equipment. It's also a resource for locating used saw filers, retoothers, and setters. There are free downloads of out-of-print owner's manuals, links to manuals for sale by Foley Belsaw, other obscure saw sharpeners, and vintage file catalogs from Disston, Heller, Nicholson, and Simonds.

January 21, 2013

Foley-Belsaw Manuals

All of the links for Foley-Belsaw manuals go to the company's web site where they are for sale. If I have an old manual that Foley-Belsaw does not, it will be available free on this site. My emphasis is on saw-related items, but if I can purchase other original Foley or Belsaw sharpening or grinding machine manuals and scan them I will do so.

If you have an old manual not listed on this site, please contact me about making it available here. Note that Foley produced a Manual No. 200 which covered the Model 61 filer. The Model 200 Saw Filer was produced for a few years, probably in the 1960s, and replaced the Model 61.

Incidentally, later Model 61s are identified as Model 361 on the serial number plate, but there are only minor differences between these filers. Model 361 serial numbers in are in sequence with Model 61s. I have a Model 61 no. 42301 and a Model 361 no. 44097.

Have a brand new old stock model 1285 scissor sharpener for sale. In original box and has model 278 scissors press and model 317 screw extractor. Would like to get $200 plus shipping. Listing on eBay today for $250.

I have a collection of Foley and Foley Belsaw machines.I used to live near their manufacturing center in Minneapolis.One machine I can not find information for is a model 309 Make Sharp.If some one has one of these they know they are a modern version of a model 314 sharpener that can also sharpen carbide.The only info I have is from emailing Foley Belsaw,said it was made in the 70's.If some has a manual or info on the model 309 Make Sharp,I could trade if they needed a manual for another model Foley or Foley Belsaw machine,I have quite a few manuals.

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My interest in antique tools began over 200 years ago with my Denmead ancestors of Ireland and Baltimore. My sites cover specialized topics that are not covered elsewhere on the internet. I also try to spread knowledge by scanning and posting tool catalogs.